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The Government of Sask. is collaborating with the University of Regina to support mental health for new and expecting parents through a $280,000 funding initiative. This will facilitate the creation of the Well Being for Expecting and New Mothers…
The Toronto Grace Health Centre is expanding its telehealth services, with a remote patient monitoring system that currently oversees 16,000 clients and is expected to grow to 25,000-30,000 by the end of 2024. The system allows patients who would…
Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare was selected as one of four sites in the country for a schizophrenia demonstration project that aims to strengthen outcomes for those living with schizophrenia by optimizing evidence-based treatment. From Apr. to July…
Man. experienced more than double the national average of diabetes-associated leg amputations, with rates of 19 per 100,000 compared to the national rate of 9 per 100,000, based on a report issued by the Canadian Institute for Health Information…
The federal government is dedicating nearly $2.5 million to support the vitality of official language minority communities in Yukon by enhancing access to French language healthcare services. The 'Leveraging technology to increase access to…
Petal Health is working to improve Canada's healthcare system by optimizing appointment scheduling. The company's approach aims to reduce wait times and enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare services by matching healthcare…
A Montreal Economic Institute study found that young nurses are leaving the profession throughout the country, with 40 out of every 100 nurses under the age of 35…
P.E.I. Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane is initiating the second phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative in Oct. to meet with healthcare staff across the province, focusing on community healthcare. The first phase involved…
A study published in the journal Neurology involving over 393,000 adult participants indicates that individuals in the LGBTQ community may face a 15% higher risk of adverse…
The Canadian government launched Health Emergency Readiness Canada (HERC), a federal organization aimed at enhancing Canada's preparedness for future health emergencies and strengthening the life sciences sector. HERC will focus on mobilizing…
N.B. Liberal leader Susan Holt announced a four-point plan to recruit more doctors, which includes improving compensation for after-hours care, streamlining the recognition of international credentials, overhauling the recruitment system with…
Horizon's President and CEO addressed media reports on RN turnover, highlighting how Aug. 2024 had 4,265 RNs, with voluntary turnover rates at 6.2%, a decrease from Aug. 2022. Retention initiatives focus on feedback, recognition, health, safety,…
Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Ont. and eastern provinces, with a record number of cases expected, while Que. sees a decline. The disease is vaccine-preventable and is seeing peak numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels in Que., Ont., P.E…
The Halton Region is urging the Ont. government to address the healthcare crisis as 2.3 million residents are lacking a family doctor and emergency rooms continue to close. The province spends the least per capita on healthcare, yet demand is…
During the provincial electoral campaign, the Liberals proposed a retention payment for nurses, totaling $111 million, with $10,000 in the first year and $5,000 in the second year in response to nurses considering leaving for better compensation…
D’avril 2023 à mars 2024, le cout pour les agences privées en santé a atteint le montant record de 2 milliards $ en au Que. Il s’agit d’une hausse de 53% par rapport à l’année précédente. Ceci démontre à quel point le réseau du Que. Est…